Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Gretings, I am have just started a hitch in the Congo just off the coast re Point Noir and can probably see the rig you will be working on....lots around here and the beach and jungle in sight as well so bring a pair of binos...not much to see in the city except flooded dirt roads...Do not take photos around the airport or the town as we were warned not to do so...very nice weather at this time though chances of occassional serious monsoon rains...lots of whales about the place....and lots of fishing boats... Bring your toys but do not bring bring big baggage and lock any check in stuff securely..you will not need much...our company flew us by charter plane directly to Point Noir thus by passing the capital...so locals were a bit taken aback to see a real aeroplane and our resident agent got us through the customs thing easily so I cannot comment on system at the capital...but definitely less hostile than Nigeria...make sure you have you Yellow Fever vac cert up to date as they do check it...get your Malarone started for crew change though this may not be the mosquito season...bloody big butterflies though...! My back to back saw just 16 cases in 4 weeks and a few of them were reveiws...tune up on safe hydration and water testing systems....! Bring dollars if you are going to bring any cash. Cheers P nealehoward <nealehoward@...> wrote: Hi all, a total noob here, thought id say hello, and ask for experiences. Im about to start (next week) my Medics course with Medicos in Beverley, followed by flying out to the Congo to work on the Stena Tay drilling platform, with whom i have been lucky enough to gain permanent employment. Can i ask what are your experiences of working out there? i get easily bored whilst travelling, so usually have an ipod or similar to pass the hours, but hear that these make nice presents for the locals to help themselves to - what do think? Also as a total newcomer to the Offshore Medic life, can you tell what sort of things you see in any average day, if such a thing exists? Any tips or advice you're all willing to pass on? Anythins appreciated. Cheers Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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